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California

We offer continuing education courses for administrators, managers, nurses, social workers, and direct care staff. Our courses are designed and written from the ground up for providers who operate senior living communities where residents enjoy person-centered care and services designed to meet their needs and preferences. Our content is developed by medical professionals and senior living experts who have walked in your shoes; creating real and practical solutions to help you provide outstanding care and stay in compliance with state regulations.

California Administrator Certification:

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with basic information about legalized cannabis use for medical and/or recreational purposes. The two major cannabinoids and their effects on the human body will be discussed. The course will discuss potential side effects and safety issues associated with cannabis as well as policies and procedures regarding cannabis in the care setting.

The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with management skills. Key indicators of employee engagement and strategies to reduce employee turnover are presented. The course offers the learner information and exercises designed to develop good management skills.

Course Number:

Online Training Course

Credit Hours: 1

Techniques That Will Advance Your Work Environment to the next Level

Understand the 12 Key Expectations That Result in a High Level of Employee Engagement

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with fire safety and emergency preparedness in the community care setting. The course engages learners in learning basic fire safety practices, fire emergency response procedures, equipment use, prevention, and emergency preparedness planning.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with management and supervisory skills related to staffing. A good company is only as good as its employees. This course will engage learners in learning how to recruit, select, hire, train, and motivate employees. Information on how to provide performance corrections and terminate an employer/employee relationship will be presented. A review of the California regulations specific to personnel records and staffing schedules in provided.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with tuberculosis and the screening requirements for those in care settings. The course engages learners in the pathophysiology of the disease, risk factors, screening requirements for residents and staff, diagnosis, and treatment. The role of the public health department and challenges in the treatment of TB are also presented.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with key concepts related to respecting diversity and ways to minimize prejudice and discrimination. Terminology regarding diversity and discrimination will be presented. The course engages the learner in identifying and challenging one’s own prejudices and ways to minimize prejudice and discrimination in the workplace.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with psychosocial issues common in later life. Information about the dimensions of health and common life challenges faced by older adults are presented. The course engages learners in learning how to support people in meeting their psychosocial needs through the framework of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Protecting the privacy of resident information is an important responsibility. An overview of HIPAA privacy regulations and how they apply to residential care will be provided. The course engages learners in learning what information is protected and what safeguards should be in place to comply with the regulations.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with introductory information related to financial management. Common terminology and generally accepted accounting principles are presented. This course engages the learner in budgeting and financial performance content.
This course engages the learner in ways to monitor financial performance to maintain the highest quality of care for each of the residents and staff in his or her Community.

Course Number:

Online Training Course

Credit Hours: 2

Properly Monitor Financial Performance

Successful Financial Manager as an Assisted Living and Residential Care Administrator

The purpose of this course is to familiarize assisted living and residential care administrators with strategies to be successful at managing human resources. Topics will be presented pertaining to effectively managing human resources in assisted living, as well as important issues an administrator may face in residential care and assisted living settings. Strategies for recruitment and retention, compensation and benefits, and human resource related laws and regulations will be presented.

Course Number:

Online Training Course

Credit Hours: 1

Human Resource Laws and Regulations

Manage and Utilize Human Resources in the Assisted Living and Residential Care Setting

This purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with how to create a person- centered care plan for someone living with dementia. Information about person-center care theories and concepts, behavioral communication of distress, and advance care planning for end-of-life care is presented. The course engages the learner in learning why person-centered goals, needs, preferences, and routines are critical to the development of a care plan.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with information on vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) infections. The course engages the learners in content related to pathophysiology, the infectious process, modes of transmission, and prevention. Proper staff education, standard precautions, and isolation precautions are presented.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with nutrition, malnutrition and dehydration, and the impact on the older adult. Information on challenges associated eating and nutrition, the impact of the dining environment on nutritional status, and ways to prevent malnutrition and dehydration will be presented. This course engages the learners in how to assist a person with eating and identify the signs of malnutrition and dehydration.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with the aging process and its effect on body systems. Information about each body system is presented, including the parts, function, aging changes, and common diseases and conditions related to the system. This course engages the learner in an exploration of the body and care considerations relevant to the aging adult.

Course Number:

Online Training Course

Credit Hours: 1

View Aging as a Physical and Emotional Process

Understand Body Systems and How We Support Our Client’s Changing Needs in Each System

This course defines “death with dignity” and identifies the states with existing medical aid-in-dying laws in place. It also discusses the history, eligibility requirements, methods, and process. This course provides all of the necessary information for those in a care community where this medical aid-in-dying is an option and helps the caregiver understand his or her role in the process.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with basic information about domestic and intimate partner violence (IPV). Information about IPV’s prevalence, characteristics, legal protections and risk factors will be presented. The cycle of abuse will be explained along with issues related to intimate partner homicide. Screening and intervention protocols will be described along with community resources available to persons experiencing domestic and intimate partner violence.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with the differing types of heart disease and how they affect the senior population. The anatomy and function of a normal heart, and changes that occur because of heart disease are presented. Information is provided on the disease process, causes, and symptoms. This course engages learners in content about diagnostic tests, treatments, and medication usage.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize learners with the swallowing disorder dysphagia. A review of the mechanics and stages of swallowing are presented. This course engages the learner in content related to signs and symptoms of aspiration, with a review of diagnostic tests and interventions used to assist those with dysphagia. Strategies for aspiration prevention are discussed, including diet and liquid modifications.

The purpose of this course is to introduce key behaviors, traits, and characteristics of an effective leader. The concept of discretionary effort and strategies for promoting the behavior is discussed. This course engages the learner in content related to tactics and key behaviors of an effective leader. Required components for organizational alignment are outlined, and important components of preventing turnover are discussed.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with personal protective equipment. The different types and proper application of personal protective equipment are discussed. Choosing the correct personal protective equipment for the type of exposure is presented. This course engages the learner in discovering educational resources for commonly used chemicals and tactics for choosing personal protective equipment used in situations where exposure risks are evolving.